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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_North_RunGreat North Run - Wikipedia

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   The Great North Run (branded the AJ Bell Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator ...

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › cumbria › contentBBC - Cumbria - Sport - Great North Run - The History.

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   Jul 29, 2004 · Great North Run. You are in: Cumbria > Sport > Great North Run > Great North Run - The History. The Tyne Bridge. Great North Run - The History. A number of records have been...

3. www.wikiwand.com › en › Great_North_RunGreat North Run - Wikiwand

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   The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster.

4. www.greatrun.org › your-guide-to-the-great-north-runYour Guide to the Great North Run - Great Run

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   Sep 10, 2022 · The Great North Run is also about personal achievement, personal goals and personal memories. This is your chance to put all of your hard work and training into practice on the 13.1 mile journey from city to sea. We’ll be waiting for you as you cross the finish line to hang your hard-earned medal over your head, a long-time tradition of the ...

5. www.greatrun.org › events › great-north-runAJ Bell Great North Run | 8 September 2024

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   The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes.

6. www.bbc.com › sport › athleticsGreat North Run: A guide to the famous half-marathon - BBC

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   Sep 10, 2021 · 10 September 2021. Getty Images. The Great North Run is set to feature 57,000 entrants. Great North Run on the BBC. Where: Newcastle Date: Sunday, 12 September, from 09:00 BST....

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   What is the Great North Run?

   • The Great North Run (branded the AJ Bell Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

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   Who won the Great North Run?

   • Less than 5000 runners were expected to take part in the inaugural race - held on Sunday June 28 - therefore organisers were astounded when over 12,500 applied and over 10,000 of them completed the first Great North Run. Winner of the half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields was local international Mike McLeod.

   BBC - Cumbria - Sport - Great North Run - The History

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   When did the Great North Run start?

   • The first Great North Run was staged on 28 June 1981, when 12,000 runners participated. By 2011, the number of participants had risen to 54,000. For the first year it was advertised as a local fun run; nearly thirty years on it has become one of the biggest running events in the world, and the biggest in the UK.

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   What is the AJ Bell Great North Run?

   • The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes.

   AJ Bell Great North Run | 8 September 2024

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